Roasted Carrots with Fresh Thyme

Healthy Side Dish

"Carrots are an inexpensive, all-purpose root vegetable that is often overlooked. This delicious dish is a cinch to prepare."

-- Emeril Lagasse

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 pounds carrots, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch lengths

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 sprigs fresh thyme

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon honey

Cooking Directions

Preheat the oven to 450??F.

Place a medium oven-proof saute pan over high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the carrots, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Add the thyme sprigs and butter, and drizzle with the honey.

Transfer the pan to the oven and roast for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the carrots are golden and crisp-tender.